Clinical Nurse Specialist ENT/Plastics

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: 1211987
Employment Status: Full-Time
More Information:

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing surgical procedures in the areas of ENT and Plastic surgery. ¿ Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit provides more intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.

Role Purpose

Acts as the clinical expert, promoting evidence based practice working with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and consultation in the management of patient care.
• Improves the quality of health care by providing educational services to patients, families, community and health care professionals.
• Educates, develops and supports clinical practice.
• Conducts scientific investigation and research.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Degree

• Master's Degree
• - Nursing(Accredited CNSProgram)
• Master's Degree
• - Nursing(Accredited CNSProgram)

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• RN

Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

Degree

• Doctorate
• - Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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